Finding the right specialist often starts with identifying the type of cancer, condition or treatment you need. Saint John’s Cancer Institute brings together focused clinical programs that help patients connect with the specialists best suited to their care.
Choose a Center of Excellence below to learn about its physicians, conditions, treatment options and patient resources. If you are unsure where to begin, our team can help direct you to the appropriate program.
Specialized Clinical & Research Programs at Saint John’s Cancer Institute
Breast Surgery & Oncology
The Margie Petersen Breast Center provides comprehensive breast health and breast cancer care, including evaluation, imaging, surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetics, research and supportive services.
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Endocrine Tumors & Disorders
The Center for Endocrine Tumors and Disorders provides coordinated care for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and other endocrine conditions, including benign disorders and endocrine tumors affecting older children, adolescents and adults.
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Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Tumors
Our gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary specialists evaluate and treat cancers and other conditions involving the colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, stomach, esophagus and other organs of the digestive system.
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Gynecologic Oncology
The Center for Integrative Gynecologic Oncology provides individualized evaluation and treatment for cancers of the female reproductive system, with care that may include surgery, systemic therapy, radiation therapy and supportive services.
Head & Neck Oncology
Head and neck cancer care brings together specialists from Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Pacific Neuroscience Institute for conditions affecting areas such as the oral cavity, throat, sinuses, skull base, salivary glands and related structures.
Melanoma, Skin & Soft Tissue Tumors
The Borstein Family Foundation Melanoma Program provides multidisciplinary care for melanoma, other skin cancers and soft tissue tumors, integrating clinical treatment with research and access to clinical trials when appropriate.
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Pulmonology & Thoracic Oncology
Our thoracic and pulmonary specialists provide care for conditions affecting the lungs, airways, chest, mediastinum, diaphragm and surrounding structures, including lung cancer and other thoracic diseases.
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Urology & Urologic Oncology
The Urology and Urologic Oncology Center of Excellence provides care for prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers as well as benign prostate, urinary and other urologic conditions.
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Vasek Polak Radiation Oncology
Vasek Polak Radiation Oncology provides radiation therapy for many types of cancer and selected noncancerous conditions. Radiation oncologists work with medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and other specialists to plan and deliver treatment.
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Brain Tumors & Neuroscience
Brain, spine and nervous system care is provided through Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), whose specialists provide evaluation and treatment for brain and skull base tumors and other complex neurological conditions.
Patients seeking neurological or brain tumor care will connect directly with Pacific Neuroscience Institute for specialist access, treatment information and appointments.
Supporting Clinical & Translational Research Services
Pathology
Pathologists examine tissues, cells and molecular findings to help diagnose and characterize cancer and other diseases. They work closely with surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists to provide information used in treatment planning.
Translational Research
Saint John’s Cancer Institute scientists work with clinicians to study the biology of disease and translate laboratory findings into new approaches to diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.
Not Sure Which Specialist You Need?
A symptom, abnormal test result or new diagnosis does not always make it clear which specialty should be your first point of contact. If you are unsure which specialty or medical program is appropriate, contact Saint John’s Health Center and our team can help direct your inquiry.
Call 310-829-5511 or View all specialties at Saint John’s Health Center.